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Papa John’s International Inc. said it would provide financial assistance to its U.S. franchisees through the remainder of the year as it tries to turn around the business it says has been hurt by its founder’s remarks. Relations between the pizza chain and founder John Schnatter have become increasingly fraught in recent weeks. Papa John’s…

Jared Evans, a member of the Indianapolis City-County Council, is proud that the city is among 20 finalists for one of the most coveted prizes in the country: the planned second headquarters of Amazon. He does, however, have one small question: What financial incentives did his city dangle in front of Amazon? “What have I…

ALTON – From BBQs to beach time, families are spending the last days of summer break having outdoor fun. However, as the summer days wane, the need for sunscreen protection remains. Parents need to make sure their kids are covered, and there are plenty of SPF options available. But for parents of infants under six…

AbbVie (ABBV) investors that fear biosimilars sold the beat-and-raise 2nd quarter earnings report on Friday while Mylan (MYL) simultaneously reported positive CHMP opinion for Humira biosimilar, Hulio. Humira will remain the world’s top-selling drug in 2018 according to EvaluatePharma. Humira and two other top-10 drugs are proteins that neutralize the pro-inflammatory substance known as TNF…

WASHINGTON — It was clear long ago that this Mets season was lost. Entering Tuesday, they had the third-worst record in the National League. So why did the non-waiver trade deadline pass on Tuesday afternoon without the Mets plugging some of their holes by, perhaps, trading Noah Syndergaard or Zack Wheeler? Why would the team…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo offered to pay the fees for a 7-year-old’s lemonade stand after the New York State Health Department ordered the boy to shut it down. In a statement released on Tuesday, Cuomo offered to pay the $30 permit and any other fees for Brendan Mulvaney to continue running Brendan’s Lemonade Stand in Ballston…

(Photo: Sean Fitz, 247Sports) Penn State became the latest to offer Parkersburg (WV) tight end Brenton Strange following a standout performance at the Nittany Lions’ final camp of the summer on Sunday. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound prospect announced the new offer after completing a workout in front of the staff. One of the hottest prospects…

As the U.S. House left Thursday on an extended summer break which will last until Labor Day, Republican leaders in Congress signaled that 2018 won’t be much different from the past twenty-plus years on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers once more will not get their spending work done on time by the end of September, requiring…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – As health officials on the mainland deal with a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey products, several companies are voluntarily recalling popular snack products over Salmonella concerns. Potentially contaminated whey powder led to the voluntary recalls of select Ritz and Goldfish crackers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday announced it would offer $12 billion in aid to farmers hindered by retaliatory tariffs imposed on U.S. grain, produce and meat exports as the Trump administration digs in for a protracted trade battle. The department will use the emergency aid to assist and buy crops from farmers who’ve…

Jerusalem (AFP) – Russia has offered to keep Iranian forces in Syria away from the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights but Israel wants Tehran to completely withdraw, an Israeli official said Tuesday. Moscow made the offer — which would see Iranian forces stay 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Syria’s border with the Golan –…

Bird, the scooter startup that has raised more than $400 million in funding, has introduced a program geared toward low-income people in order to increase access to transportation. Called One Bird, the program eliminates the $1 fee to unlock a Bird so that the rider just has to pay 15 cents per minute. “Everyone should…

An image of the center of the Milky Way galaxy captured by a new telescope launched in South Africa. (Photo: South African Radio Astronomy Observatory) A new telescope in South Africa captured a panoramic image of what scientists claim is the clearest view yet of the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The MeerKAT radio…

Incoming time lord Jodie Whittaker was seen with her new trio of friends in the 50-second teaser. Doctor Who fans across the world on Sunday got their first glimpse of the Time Lord’s new companions in a specially filmed preview of the new series, due to air this fall on BBC America. The 50-second teaser…

Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2, as well as SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2, are due to move out of extended support over the next few years—SQL Server in July 2019 and Windows Server in January 2020. For organizations still using that software, this offers a few options: keep using the software and accept…

Juventus are open to selling Gonzalo Higuain, but Sky Sport Italia claim there are no offers and only Chelsea are interested. The forward was signed from Napoli for his €94m release clause in the summer of 2016. However, his position is in serious doubt now that Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived from Real Madrid. According to…

To tackle spread of fake news on its platform, instant messaging application WhatsApp on Tuesday published advertisements in newspapers giving out “easy tips” that can help users decide if “something sent to you on WhatsApp is true.” “This morning we are starting an education campaign in India on how to spot fake news and rumours.…

Blockchain and cryptocurrency firms long used to being shunned by traditional financial institutions in the European Union can now breathe a sigh of relief. Berlin, Germany-based solarisBank has received the licenses necessary to offer business banking accounts to Blockchain and cryptocurrency firms operating in the European Economic Area. Companies in the space can consequently open…

On Saturday, conservative talker Mark Levin offered his top three picks to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by the retirement of Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. In a Facebook post, Levin named Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) as his first choice, followed by 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court Judge William Pryor as his second…

New Delhi: WhatsApp is offering research grants to social scientists to help it combat the spread of “misinformation” through the cross-platform messaging service. The move comes in the wake of a string of lynchings in India from fake news rumors spread on the free messaging platform. The service, which is owned by Facebook, is offering up…

Inter have received no offers for captain Mauro Icardi and are keen to renew his contract, says chief executive Alessandro Antonello. Icardi helped Inter qualify for the 2018-19 Champions League with 29 Serie A goals, a tally only matched by Ciro Immobile, but the star forward has been linked with a move away from Milan.…

Inter’s CEO insists there have been “no offers” for Mauro Iuardi and “there’s a willingness on both sides to discuss a renewal”. The Argentinian striker has a €110m release clause in his contract, but it’s only valid for two weeks this month, and not for Italian clubs. “Icardi is the captain of Inter and there’s…

Inter’s CEO insists there have been “no offers” for Mauro Iuardi and “there’s a willingness on both sides to discuss a renewal”. The Argentinian striker has a €110m release clause in his contract, but it’s only valid for two weeks this month, and not for Italian clubs. “Icardi is the captain of Inter and there’s…

A leaked Microsoft document bolsters long-running speculation that the company will introduce a folding, pocket-friendly device may join the company’s Surface line. The device, according to current plans, would be roughly palm-sized when folded, include a full-width screen covering a center hinge, and could be controlled by a stylus. The new document was obtained by…

Per the show’s description, that’s the “hard-drinking young princess Bean” voiced by Abbi Jacobson (BoJack Horseman) running into trouble with her father, the king. In the show, she’ll be accompanied by feisty elf companion Elfo voiced by Nat Faxon (The Cleveland Show) and Eric Andre as her personal demon Luci. The cast also features John…

Diego Maradona’s lawyer has offered a 300,000 pesos reward to track down the creators of audio clips that claimed the Argentina great had died. Maradona is in Russia to watch the World Cup and has been a lively presence at Argentina matches, celebrating his country’s dramatic win over Nigeria and resulting progression to the last 16…

Roma sporting director Monchi insists “as of now we’ve had no offers for Alisson”, despite links with Liverpool and Real Madrid. The goalkeeper is one of the most sought-after players in Europe, but the Spaniard insists they haven’t had to reject any bids for their prize asset. “As of now we’ve had no offers for…

Shortly after it became clear that a new “zero-tolerance” U.S. immigration policy would lead to the arrest and separation of all undocumented immigrant parents and children, people began asking genetic testing firm 23andMe to help out. Today, the company’s CEO, Anne Wojcicki, said it was ready to help—albeit in an unspecified way. She tweeted on…

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt plans to cover the costs of the funerals of the victims of Friday’s mass shooting at Santa Fe High School which left 10 dead and more than a dozen wounded, ESPN reported. The sports network spoke with Watt’s team after Friday’s massacre. After the news broke, Watt — who…

OTTAWA — The Liberal government on Wednesday unveiled a financial backstop for the Trans Mountain pipeline, offering to reimburse developer Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd. for financial losses that derive from B.C. Premier John Horgan’s “attempts to delay or obstruct the project.” Finance Minister Bill Morneau did not place a cap on how much would be…

Image copyright EPA Image caption Mike Pompeo said there could be “a future brimming with peace and prosperity” for the North America will help rebuild North Korea’s economy if it agrees to give up its nuclear weapons, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. The US would be “prepared to work with North Korea…